About
This evergreen shrub or small tree slowly reaching 5m. It has stiff, silver blue leaves, about 5cm long, densely covering the branches. New growth in the spring is surprisingly blue.
About the genus
Podocarpus can be evergreen shrubs or trees, with spirally arranged, but usually 2-ranked, leaves which may be linear or narrowly lanceolate; plum-shaped fleshy fruits are produced only where male and female trees grow together
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees, Conifers
HabitBushy, Columnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a sheltered spot with some shade, in milder areas of the country. For more information see tree cultivation
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from seed (tree/shrub, or from semi-ripe cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free